In our modern day, people are now more conscious on what we eat and how we live our lives for each and every day. As we all know, exercise is a part of our life that we have to do in order for us to have a healthy mind and body. One may choose in any of the usual physical exercises like jogging, going to the gym for weights, aerobics, dancing or perhaps yoga.

So what is yoga? Yoga in layman's terms is a form of meditation that harmonizes both mind and body. Like any other exercises it can release stress but with more beneficial effect. As we all know stress is the number one killer in terms of diseases that is being associated from it. Through regular practice of yoga, one can achieve a state of calmness that allows our selves to be detached from the things that happen in our surroundings. As a result, one my feel free from burdens or stress providing healthful benefits in both mind and body.

Yoga's ultimate goal according to our history is to attain self enlightenment, and to achieve this, one has to meditate for long periods of time that can take days, weeks or even months. Usually yoga is performed in certain yoga postures known as "Asanas" which is very similar in today's practice. There are numerous benefits from practicing yoga and it is divided into three major categories which are physical, psychological and biological effects. Some of the major befits are;

• Detoxifies the body - by mildly stretching the muscles and joints it ensures normal supply of blood in certain parts of our body that promotes detoxification that slows up aging and give us more energy.
• Enhance flexibility - thru yoga postures, joints are positioned or use in certain movements that are not usually done in our daily activity.
• Toning of the muscles - weak or sagging muscles are toned with continues and regular stimulation.

Though yoga is one of the best forms of exercise most especially with its benefits, still it's not for everyone. Choose wisely and select the one you really love and comfortable with.